Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon Set to Launch in Uganda - 4th Edition

Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon organizers, led by team leader Amos Wekesa, have revealed plans to launch the 4th edition of the marathon for runners in Uganda. 

The team has been actively mobilizing international runners and visitors to come to Kasese for the marathon, with promotions in Nairobi, Kenya; Kilimanjaro Marathon in Moshi; 2 Oceans Marathon in South Africa; Dubai; Boston Marathon, US; Qatar; Dar es Salaam; and Arusha.

"We activated in Nairobi Kenya, then Kilimanjaro marathon in Moshi, then at the 2 oceans marathon South Africa, then Dubai, (Boston marathon, US), Qatar, Dar er salaam, Arusha," Wekesa noted.

Wekesa added that Uganda local activations will start this coming week (June 9th), "God willing," but will be massive from June 23rd, 2025, "God willing." As part of efforts to attract more runners from Tanzania, Uganda Airlines has given two tickets to Tanzania's best runners who have won the Morning Rwenzori marathon Fun Run in Arusha.

"Thank you for putting the story of the Pearl of Africa to the World at KiliFair and this dinner and the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon activation run. From the Theluji lands of Kasese Rwenzori experience, we promise a great show." - Baguma Henry John, Board Member at Kasese Tourism Investors Forum.

In related news, Kithulha Francis, the patron of Kasese Municipality Athletes Association, has urged local runners to train for the upcoming marathon and strive to be among the best.

The marathon is expected to benefit the local community, including businesses in the hospitality and transport sectors

The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon has had three editions. The first edition was held in 2022, the second in 2023, and the third in 2024. The 2025 edition, which is the fourth, is scheduled to take place on August 23, 2025. 

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Story by Jonan Mumbere 

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